The Erie County Community Foundation focuses on supporting a broad array of needs within Erie County, with particular emphasis on Arts and Humanities, Community Development, Education, Environment, Health and Social Services, and Youth Services. They aim to encourage mindful and effective grant-making to foster collaboration, build capacity, leverage resources, ensure sustainability, and provide substantial community benefits.
The Community Grants program focuses on supporting projects that enhance collaboration among Erie County organizations, build organizational capacity, leverage additional resources, demonstrate sustainability, and yield substantial community benefits across diverse sectors. The Children’s Fund specifically aims to provide children, who might not otherwise have the opportunity, with medical services, educational rehabilitation, emotional support, and awards such services through approved providers.